Management of patients taking anticoagulants around the time of procedures is a common and complex clinical scenario. Providing evidence-based care requires estimation of risk for thrombosis and bleeding, knowledge of commonly used medications, multidisciplinary communication and collaboration, and patient engagement and education. This review provides a standardized, evidence-based approach to periprocedural management of anticoagulation, based on current evidence and expert clinical guidelines.
Use this to:
- List at least 5 common scenarios in which decisions need to be made about management of periprocedural anticoagulation. Would you continue anticoagulation in each scenario?
- Review procedures during which it is typically safe to continue anticoagulation.
- Review procedures during which it is typically necessary to interrupt anticoagulation.
- If anticoagulation needs to be interrupted, how would you do this for patients using warfarin and for patients using direct oral anticoagulants?
- Test your knowledge by completing the quiz that accompanies the article and then review the correct answers.
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